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Schlossgold Alkoholfreies Bier

Schlossgold
Austria·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Malty, beery and refreshing: Schlossgold does not ferment like a full-strength beer but matures in a cold-contact process just above 0 °C. After about 24 hours up to 700 of the flavour compounds typical of beer have formed, while the alcohol stays at the level of apple juice. Brewed from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract, and exported since 1996, today to 15 countries.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—hints of biscuit and subtle bread notes emerge without harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlossgold Alkoholfreies Bier

◎ Appearance

Schlossgold presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent body. A fine white head forms readily and maintains moderate lacing along the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, suggesting careful conditioning despite the alcohol-free process.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—hints of biscuit and subtle bread notes emerge without harshness. Light noble hop presence adds a delicate herbal-floral frame, while the overall bouquet remains clean and approachable. The cold-contact maturation has preserved a fresh, bright quality without the solvent or off-grain notes sometimes found in alcohol-free beers.

soft maltbiscuit, breadnoble hopsclean, fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle malty sweetness that avoids cloying thickness. The mid-palate develops a light, clean graininess with subtle bread undertones and restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that provides structure without dominance. The body remains lean and easy-drinking, characteristic of the lager foundation, while the finish stays dry and thirst-quenching.

crisp entrygentle malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing without lingering sweetness. A subtle malt warmth persists briefly before fading to a dry, mineral quality that invites another sip.

short-mediumclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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